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Don't Kill the Messenger

Also known as Don't Kill the Messenger, dkm, dont kill messenger

Scavenge your way across the kingdom to deliver a message of impending doom to the king or die trying! Explore, loot, dodge, or even cook if you want. Choices matter and adaptation is necessary.

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Last update

17 May 2026

Latest update

Patch notesPublished 23 Sept 2025

Don't Kill the Messenger - No Time to Loot Festival

Join The Festival, Join the Fun! Don't Kill the Messenger is joining several other wonderful titles as part of the No Time To Loot Festival from Sept. 22 - Sept. 29, showcasing games about loot in all its wonderful form…

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6 updates

August 2025
Live On Kickstarter!We've been working on Don't Kill the Messenger since January 2025 and are truly proud of the groundwork laid and the demo that we've released thus far. It hasn't been an easy journey and there were several lessons learn…Announcement1 changeCompatibility21 Aug 2025
Debut Festival 2025!We're super stoked to be included in Debut Festival 2025: a showcase of initial titles for budding developers across the world. Don't Kill the Messenger isn't the first game we've ever made, but it is our first game to…Announcement1 changeGameplay06 Aug 2025
July 2025
Don't Kill the Messenger Demo Live NOW!Don't Kill the Messenger has finally reached a live and playable demo on Steam! We've been showcasing the game and gathering feedback at live events, but we're ready to open that opportunity to the Steam community at la…Announcement1 changeGameplay17 Jul 2025
June 2025
DreamHack UpdatesDreamHack Dallas 2025 was an amazing event and we were proud to be part of it through the Indie Showcase. So many people came by, tried out the game, and gave their feedback about things they loved and things they didn'…Event1 change17 Jun 2025
May 2025
Don't Kill the Messenger at DreamHack DallasWe've already been showing off the current build of Don't Kill the Messenger at a few live demos and getting some great feedback from players to improve the game! This week we'll be at DreamHack Dallas to see more playe…Announcement20 May 2025

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